ZINGALES BILLIARDS AND SPORTS BAR
1147 APALACHEE PKWY, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 850-629-4343
Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed raw chicken with label dated 10/15/23. Manager disposed of chicken breast.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned microwave during time of inspection.
Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned microwave during time of inspection.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at handwashing sink near employee entrance 75°F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish washer with mold like substance and calcium buildup.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup being used to dispense sugar.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on expo cooler, removed during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed mold wing sauce stored on the floor in storage area. Manager stored properly. Also observed hamburger buns stored on floor in walk in freezer, manager stored properly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed turbo chef oven and microwave with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed seals to reach in coolers with dirt and or mold like substance. Also observed exterior of reach in cooler with French fries with mold like substance.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 12 ounce cups and portion cups stored on floor in storage area. Manager stored properly during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in bucket, removed during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar with no label near hot water dispenser. Manager labeled during inspection.
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Hand surface sanitizer on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed sanitizer during time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump soda water in hand washing sink at bar.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinking up on prep table. Employee removed drink during time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil, and hot sauce stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator removed food items during time of inspection.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of soil residue inside reach in cooler at breading station.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed To Go containers on floor in dry storage area. Operator removed containers during time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, reach in cooler gaskets.
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed raw chicken with label dated 10/15/23. Manager disposed of chicken breast.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates and bowls stored upright.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holsters slimy bar area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.